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Ohio High School Football - Kenston beat Chardon

September 22, 2023: Chardon, OH 44024

The Kenston Bombers football squad scored 31 points and restricted the host Chardon Hilltoppers to 21 in the Bombers league victory on Friday.

The Bombers now possess a 5-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mayfield for a Western Reserve battle on Friday, September 29. Kenston will play a Wildcats squad coming off a 36-10 league win over North (Eastlake, OH). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-3.

Coming up next, the Hilltoppers play the South Rebels (Willoughby, OH) in a Western Reserve battle, on Friday, September 29. Chardon will attempt to advance on its 3-3 season record. The Rebels enter the battle with a 1-5 record after their 56-8 league loss to Riverside (Painesville, OH).

Chris BergerBombers Reporter
G ParrishHilltoppers All-Star Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 6:23 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 6:23 PM

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:23 PM

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:23 PM

  5. Commentary

    Greetings from The Hill! It’s another gorgeous night for football! Bright sun, 70 degrees, expected to drop to 67 at kickoff time.
    @ 6:26 PM
  6. Large Homecoming crowd on the home side of the field. Chardon in all black with red helmets and trim.
    @ 6:28 PM
  7. Rival Kenston in all white with blue trim and Dallas Cowboy helmets. Chardon won the toss and deferred. Kenston will get the ball first.
    @ 6:30 PM

  8. Commentary

    Both teams coming off difficult week 5 losses. Kenston was hammered by Lake Catholic, and Chardon shot themselves in the foot at Watterson.
    @ 6:33 PM

  9. Commentary

    Chardon is fairly healthy for this point in the season. Their 3-2 record is not wholly indicative of their potential, with two close losses.
    @ 6:35 PM
  10. Chardon brings a stout defense, which last week held Bishop Watterson to -3 rush yards and a season low of 14 points.
    @ 6:38 PM
  11. Congrats to 2023 Homecoming Queen Skylar Toth and King Will Francis! Francis is Chardon’s starting quarterback and their leading rusher!
    @ 6:50 PM

  12. Commentary

    The Hilltopper Marching Band is on the field. Neither team is out here yet. We are 5 minutes from kickoff!
    @ 6:55 PM
  13. Both teams are on the field. This one has been circled on the calendar all over Geauga County ever since the schedule was released!
    @ 6:59 PM
  14. 1st Quarter
  15. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Chardon kicking off to Kenston.
    @ 7:00 PM
  16. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Chardon kicked off to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on their own 39-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:00 PM

  17. Commentary

    Leszynski drops Patrick for a loss of 4!
    @ 7:01 PM

  18. Commentary

    QB scrambles for a couple. 3rd and 12
    @ 7:02 PM

  19. Commentary

    Pass complete to the 45. 4th and 4
    @ 7:03 PM
  20. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Kenston has punted to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:03 PM

  21. Commentary

    King Francis gains 4 on 1st down
    @ 7:04 PM

  22. Commentary

    Vujaklija stopped for a loss and Chardon gets flagged for holding
    @ 7:05 PM

  23. Commentary

    Francis gains 1 to the 14. 3rd and 16
    @ 7:06 PM

  24. Commentary

    Francis cannot find an open receiver and has to eat it.
    @ 7:07 PM
  25. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Chardon has punted to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on Chardon's 41-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:08 PM

  26. Commentary

    Pass incomplete behind the line of scrimmage
    @ 7:08 PM

  27. Commentary

    Patrick up the middle for 3. 3rd and 7
    @ 7:09 PM

  28. Commentary

    Long pass incomplete! It’s 4th and 7 at the Chardon 38
    @ 7:10 PM

  29. Commentary

    Kaltenbach stopped for a loss. Flag on the play against Chardon. 1st down Kenston
    @ 7:12 PM

  30. Commentary

    Patrick gets 4
    @ 7:12 PM

  31. Commentary

    QB keep, Kenston flagged for a holding call. Backs it up to the 35. 2nd and 16
    @ 7:14 PM

  32. Commentary

    Leszynski with another TFL! 3rd and long
    @ 7:14 PM

  33. Commentary

    Pass complete for a short gain and it’s 4th and 22 at the 41
    @ 7:15 PM
  34. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Kenston has punted to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 12-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:16 PM

  35. Commentary

    Chardon backed up in a hole again
    @ 7:16 PM

  36. Commentary

    Drago to the 15. 2nd and 7
    @ 7:16 PM

  37. Commentary

    Francis handles a low snap and runs forward to the 23. 1st down Hilltoppers!
    @ 7:17 PM

  38. Commentary

    Vinny Colombi to the 31
    @ 7:18 PM

  39. Commentary

    First down AJ Bruce at the 36!
    @ 7:18 PM

  40. Commentary

    Flagrant pass interference on Kenston! Chardon 1st down at the Kenston 49!
    @ 7:20 PM

  41. Commentary

    Drago gets a difficult yard. 2nd and 9
    @ 7:20 PM

  42. Commentary

    Francis to the 42 and we have completed a scoreless quarter with Chardon on the move.
    @ 7:21 PM
  43. 2nd Quarter
  44. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:22 PM

  45. Commentary

    4th and 1 at 40
    @ 7:23 PM

  46. Commentary

    1st down Bruce at the 21!
    @ 7:24 PM

  47. Commentary

    Pass near the goal line falls incomplete. 2nd and 10
    @ 7:24 PM

  48. Commentary

    Francis takes a shot to the face, penalty on Chardon… looks like holding again
    @ 7:25 PM

  49. Commentary

    Francis pass incomplete. 3rd and 20 at the 31
    @ 7:26 PM

  50. Commentary

    Drago to the 27. 4th and 17
    @ 7:26 PM

  51. Commentary

    Timeout Chardon with 9:46 remaining in the half. 4th and 17 at the Kenston 27
    @ 7:28 PM
  52. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Chardon is inside Kenston's 20. Kenston 0, Chardon 0
    @ 7:28 PM

  53. Commentary

    Pass complete to Leo Colombi at the Kenston 3 yard line! First and goal Hilltoppers! Injury timeout with 9:40 to go in the half.
    @ 7:30 PM
  54. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Chardon - #1 Beckett Dotson with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Kenston 0, Chardon 6
    Beckett Dotson1 - RB, MLB
    @ 7:31 PM
  55. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Chardon - #45 PAT Good. Kenston 0, Chardon 7
    @ 7:32 PM
  56. @ 7:33 PM
  57. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Chardon kicked off to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 7
    @ 7:34 PM

  58. Commentary

    Pass complete, tackled by Maruna. 1st down at the 49
    @ 7:35 PM
  59. 0 - 7

    Long Run

    Kenston - #13 with a long run. Kenston has the ball on Chardon's 23-yard line. Kenston 0, Chardon 7
    @ 7:36 PM
  60. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Kenston is inside Chardon's 20. Kenston 0, Chardon 7
    @ 7:37 PM

  61. Commentary

    Kenston 1st down at the Chardon 12
    @ 7:38 PM

  62. Commentary

    Kenston on the ground to the 8
    @ 7:38 PM

  63. Commentary

    Patrick to the 5. 3rd down
    @ 7:39 PM

  64. Commentary

    Timeout Kenston with 5:24 on the clock. It’s 3rd down and 3 to go at the Chardon 5
    @ 7:41 PM

  65. Commentary

    Pass complete for a first down at the Chardon 2
    @ 7:41 PM

  66. Commentary

    QB keep for no gain! Second and goal at the 2
    @ 7:42 PM

  67. Commentary

    Kenston fumbled it forward into the end zone
    @ 7:43 PM
  68. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kenston - 2 Yd Rushing TD. Kenston 6, Chardon 7
    @ 7:43 PM
  69. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Kenston - #22 PAT Good. Kenston 7, Chardon 7
    @ 7:43 PM

  70. Commentary

    On that TD run, Kenston was hit hard at the 2, the ball carrier fumbled it into the end zone and a teammate recovered it for a TD
    @ 7:45 PM
  71. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Kenston 7, Chardon 7
    @ 7:46 PM

  72. Commentary

    Francis keeps it for about 5 yards
    @ 7:46 PM

  73. Commentary

    AJ Bruce across the 50! 1st down Chardon
    @ 7:47 PM

  74. Commentary

    Vinny to the Kenston 43, 2nd and 7
    @ 7:48 PM

  75. Commentary

    Bruce to the 40. 3rd and 4
    @ 7:48 PM

  76. Commentary

    Francis scrambles back to the 40, and it’s 4th down
    @ 7:49 PM

  77. Commentary

    Timeout Chardon, 1:21 remaining. It’s 4th and 4 at the Kenston 40
    @ 7:50 PM

  78. Commentary

    Pass complete to Leo! He gets out of bounds at the 32. 1st down
    @ 7:51 PM

  79. Commentary

    Pass complete to Drago! 1st down at the 22. 1:11 to go
    @ 7:52 PM

  80. Commentary

    Francis keeps it to the 15!
    @ 7:52 PM
  81. 7 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Chardon - #3 Caleb Hewitt with a 15 Yd Rushing TD. Kenston 7, Chardon 13
    Caleb Hewitt3 - HB, DB
    @ 7:52 PM
  82. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Chardon - #45 PAT Good. Kenston 7, Chardon 14
    @ 7:53 PM
  83. @ 7:54 PM

  84. Commentary

    39 seconds to go
    @ 7:54 PM
  85. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Chardon kicked off to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on Chardon's 40-yard line. Kenston 7, Chardon 14
    @ 7:55 PM

  86. Commentary

    QB runs for the first down and gets out of bounds
    @ 7:56 PM

  87. Commentary

    19 seconds left. Chardon calls a timeout. Kenston Ball second and 6 at the 26. Kenston had a huge kick return to get into Chardon territory
    @ 7:58 PM

  88. Commentary

    Patrick to the 23. 3rd down. 14 seconds
    @ 7:59 PM
  89. 13 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kenston - #13 with a 23 Yd Rushing TD. Kenston 13, Chardon 14
    @ 7:59 PM
  90. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Kenston - #22 PAT Good. Kenston 14, Chardon 14
    @ 7:59 PM

  91. Commentary

    Wow! Chardon looked like they would take a 14-7 lead into the half, but gave up a big kick return and got gouged on a long TD run
    @ 8:01 PM
  92. 14 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Kenston 14, Chardon 14
    @ 8:01 PM

  93. Commentary

    Chardon Takes a knee and that’s the half.
    @ 8:02 PM
  94. Halftime
  95. 14 - 14

    Halftime

    Kenston 14, Chardon 14
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    @ 8:02 PM

  96. Commentary

    153 yards of offense for Chardon, 110 rushing and 43 passing at the half. Kenston has 111 yards total, 91 rushing and 20 passing.
    @ 8:16 PM

  97. Commentary

    The Hilltopper Marching Band is wrapping up their halftime show with about 5 minutes remaining on the halftime clock.
    @ 8:18 PM

  98. Commentary

    153 yards of offense for Chardon, 110 rushing and 43 passing at the half. Kenston has 111 yards total, 91 rushing and 20 passing.
    @ 8:23 PM

  99. Commentary

    Both teams are on the field warming up. Chardon will receive the kick to start the second half and drive toward the scoreboard.
    @ 8:24 PM
  100. 3rd Quarter
  101. 14 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Kenston to kick off to Chardon.
    @ 8:26 PM
  102. 14 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Kenston 14, Chardon 14
    @ 8:27 PM

  103. Commentary

    Francis to the 29, 2nd and 7
    @ 8:28 PM

  104. Commentary

    Francis into the Kenston secondary for a 1st down at the 39
    @ 8:29 PM
  105. 14 - 14

    Long Run

    Chardon - #3 Caleb Hewitt with a long run. Chardon has the ball on Kenston's 3-yard line. Kenston 14, Chardon 14
    Caleb Hewitt3 - HB, DB
    @ 8:30 PM

  106. Commentary

    Francis almost gets into the mend zone. Down at the !
    @ 8:31 PM
  107. 14 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Chardon - #1 Beckett Dotson with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Kenston 14, Chardon 20
    Beckett Dotson1 - RB, MLB
    @ 8:31 PM
  108. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Chardon - #45 PAT Good. Kenston 14, Chardon 21
    @ 8:31 PM
  109. @ 8:33 PM
  110. 14 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Chardon kicked off to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Kenston 14, Chardon 21
    @ 8:33 PM

  111. Commentary

    69 yard TD pass is called back on an ineligible man downfield penalty on Kenston. 1st and 15
    @ 8:35 PM

  112. Commentary

    QB keep to the 29, 2nd and 12
    @ 8:35 PM

  113. Commentary

    Patrick up the middle to the 33. 3rd and 8
    @ 8:36 PM

  114. Commentary

    Long pass complete across the 50, Kenston now inside the Chardon 35 with the hurry up offense
    @ 8:38 PM

  115. Commentary

    1st down at the Chardon 26
    @ 8:38 PM

  116. Commentary

    Patrick to the 22. 2nd and 6
    @ 8:39 PM

  117. Commentary

    Patrick caught for a loss at the 13
    @ 8:39 PM

  118. Commentary

    4th down at the 19
    @ 8:40 PM
  119. 14 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    Kenston has turned possession over on downs. Chardon has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Kenston 14, Chardon 21
    @ 8:40 PM

  120. Commentary

    High snap, fumble, Kenston TD, Chardon QB injured
    @ 8:43 PM
  121. 20 - 21

    Fumble Recovery Returned for Touchdown

    Kenston - 18-yard fumble return touchdown. Kenston 20, Chardon 21
    @ 8:43 PM
  122. 21 - 21

    Made Point After

    Kenston - #22 PAT Good. Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:43 PM

  123. Commentary

    Chardon made a big stop on 4th down, then coughed it up on offense and Kenston D scored
    @ 8:45 PM
  124. 21 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:45 PM

  125. Commentary

    Francis is back out there, picks up 2. 2nd and 8
    @ 8:45 PM

  126. Commentary

    Caleb Hewitt almost breaks another long one! Stopped at the 46
    @ 8:46 PM

  127. Commentary

    Drago to the Kenston 34!
    @ 8:47 PM

  128. Commentary

    Injury timeout with 3:38 remaining in the 3rd. Chardon ball, 1st and 10 at the Kenston 34
    @ 8:48 PM

  129. Commentary

    AJ can’t get to the corner, still gains 3. 2nd and 7
    @ 8:49 PM

  130. Commentary

    Francis to the 27. 3rd and 3
    @ 8:50 PM

  131. Commentary

    Francis shy of the 25. 4th and 1 and Chardon will go for it
    @ 8:50 PM

  132. Commentary

    Caleb Hewitt caught in the backfield and it’s Kenston’s ball
    @ 8:51 PM
  133. 21 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    Chardon has turned possession over on downs. Kenston has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:51 PM

  134. Commentary

    Pass complete inside the 40 and Kenston goes hurry up again
    @ 8:52 PM

  135. Commentary

    Patrick to the 32
    @ 8:53 PM

  136. Commentary

    Sideline pass incomplete. 4th and 9 at the Chardon 32
    @ 8:54 PM

  137. Commentary

    Kenston in punt formation takes a delay of game penalty to give the punter more room. Then punts it short and gets a lucky bounce
    @ 8:56 PM
  138. 4th Quarter
  139. 21 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:56 PM
  140. 21 - 21

    Punt

    Kenston has punted to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 11-yard line. Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:57 PM

  141. Commentary

    Francis keeps it on 3rd and 5. Comes up short
    @ 8:59 PM
  142. 21 - 21

    Punt

    Chardon has punted to Kenston. Kenston has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Kenston 21, Chardon 21
    @ 8:59 PM

  143. Commentary

    Pass complete for a first down at the Chardon 39
    @ 9:01 PM
  144. 27 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Kenston - #5 39 Yd pass completed to #9 for a TD. Kenston 27, Chardon 21
    @ 9:01 PM
  145. 28 - 21

    Made Point After

    Kenston - #22 PAT Good. Kenston 28, Chardon 21
    @ 9:02 PM

  146. Commentary

    Bombers take the lead with 9:06 to go
    @ 9:02 PM
  147. @ 9:03 PM
  148. 28 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Kenston 28, Chardon 21
    @ 9:03 PM

  149. Commentary

    AJ Bruce spins to the 40! Second and 1
    @ 9:04 PM

  150. Commentary

    Vinny gets the first down at the Chardon 42
    @ 9:05 PM

  151. Commentary

    AJ gets caught for a loss of 1, 2nd and 11
    @ 9:06 PM

  152. Commentary

    Bruce again with nowhere to go. 3rd and 9 at the Chardon 43
    @ 9:06 PM

  153. Commentary

    Pass complete to Leo Colombi across the 50, short of the 1st down
    @ 9:07 PM
  154. 28 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    Chardon has turned possession over on downs. Kenston has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Kenston 28, Chardon 21
    @ 9:08 PM

  155. Commentary

    Kenston with the lead and the ball. Long pass incomplete, 2nd and 10
    @ 9:09 PM

  156. Commentary

    Run up the middle brings up 3rd and 10
    @ 9:10 PM

  157. Commentary

    Long pass out of bounds and Kenston looks like they will punt from midfield
    @ 9:11 PM

  158. Commentary

    Illegal procedure on Kenston backs them up 5.
    @ 9:12 PM
  159. 28 - 21

    Punt

    Kenston has punted to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Kenston 28, Chardon 21
    @ 9:12 PM

  160. Commentary

    4:31 to go
    @ 9:12 PM

  161. Commentary

    Bruce across the 30 for a pickup of8
    @ 9:13 PM

  162. Commentary

    Hewitt gets maybe a yard and we have an injury timeout. It looks like it will be 3rd and 2 when play resumes. 3:49 to go
    @ 9:14 PM

  163. Commentary

    Vinny out near the first down and yes, they are moving the chains
    @ 9:16 PM
  164. 28 - 21

    Interception

    Kenston intercepts a Chardon pass and has the ball on Chardon's 33-yard line. Kenston 28, Chardon 21
    @ 9:16 PM

  165. Commentary

    Check that, ball at the Chardon 13
    @ 9:17 PM

  166. Commentary

    Kenston with the ball at Chardon’s 8. They don’t need to score because they lead by 7. 3:02 to go and Chardon is in big trouble
    @ 9:18 PM

  167. Commentary

    Keeper for a gain of 1 and Chardon takes a timeout with 2:52 to go. 3rd and goal at the 7
    @ 9:20 PM

  168. Commentary

    Now Kenston takes a timeout without running a play. Still 2:52 on the clock.
    @ 9:21 PM

  169. Commentary

    Kaltenbach to the 1. It’s 4th and goal at the 1 and Chardon takes a timeout with 2:35 to go
    @ 9:23 PM
  170. 31 - 21

    Field Goal

    Kenston - #22 kicks a 18 Yd Field Goal. Kenston 31, Chardon 21
    @ 9:24 PM

  171. Commentary

    Chardon needs 2 scores with 2:30 to go
    @ 9:24 PM
  172. @ 9:25 PM
  173. 31 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kenston kicked off to Chardon. Chardon has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Kenston 31, Chardon 21
    @ 9:25 PM

  174. Commentary

    Pass complete to Leo Colombi at the 38
    @ 9:26 PM
  175. 31 - 21

    Interception

    Kenston intercepts a Chardon pass and has the ball on Chardon's 39-yard line. Kenston 31, Chardon 21
    @ 9:27 PM

  176. Commentary

    Chardon is out of Timeouts, Kenston takes a knee. Clock under a minute. This will be Chardon’s first loss at home since 2018.
    @ 9:29 PM
  177. That’s a final.
    @ 9:29 PM
  178. Final
  179. 31 - 21

    End of Game

    Kenston 31, Chardon 21
    @ 9:30 PM

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Chris BergerBombers Reporter
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Kenston @ Chardon Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 22, 2023 @ 7p
The Chardon (OH) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Kenston (Chagrin Falls, OH) by a score of 31-21.

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kenston		9.912.57.37.338.0
Chardon		7.613.58.76.433.0

Season recap

Overall record
10-2
11-4
League
5-0
4-1
Non-League
4-1
3-2
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
5-1
5-1
Away
5-0
6-3
Neutral
0-1
0-0
Playoff
1-1
4-1
In-State
10-2
10-4
Out-of-State
0-0
1-0
Win %
.833
.733
Conference %
1.000
.800
PF
456
495
PA
271
218
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Common opponents

West Geauga
1 - 0
1 - 0
Mayfield
1 - 0
1 - 0
Riverside
1 - 0
1 - 0
South
1 - 0
1 - 0
North
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

OH
47
19
Division III
9
3

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